Walsh University
Walsh University Graduate Catalog 2012-2013
The Master of Science in Nursing Academic Guidelines
Admission Requirements
- Submission of a completed Walsh application for admission (online) with the $25 application fee.
- A current unencumbered Registered Nurse license(s). One year of experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.
- Official transcripts documenting a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from a program accredited by a national organization responsible for nursing accreditation (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or their equivalent). Transcripts should document a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate coursework. Transcripts must be in English and credentials evaluated when appropriate.
- Completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)*.
- Completion of an Undergraduate or graduate Statistics course.
- Two professional letters of recommendation supporting the applicant’s potential success in the Master’s program from graduate prepared nurses or faculty members who can address the applicant’s potential or ability for functioning in the CNL or Education role (clinical skills, critical thinking, independent decision making, collaborative skills with other health professionals, and nursing leadership). Applicants currently enrolled in a nursing program must submit at least one (1) recommendation from a faculty member in that program.
- Resume or CV with your application that includes work experience, educational, leadership and professional organization activities, and scholarly activities including publications, presentations, research, honors and awards.
- A 1-2 page essay that will serve as the basis for the admission interview with faculty. It should address the following areas:
- Reasons for seeking advanced education in the MSN program at this time in your career
- Academic and career goals and how the MSN education will help you to realize those goals.
- Personal and professional attributes that will contribute to your success in the program
- An Interview with Graduate Program Admissions Committee is required. The interview will be arranged after preliminary review of academic credentials and application materials. The purpose of the interview is to evaluate communication and decision-making skills; educational goals; and current leadership, scholarship, practice roles and activities.
*If the applicant meets all other admission requirements, the GRE requirement is delayed until after the first course in the program is taken. If the student is successful in earning a B or better in the first course of the program, the GRE requirement is waived.
Registration Procedures
Students who are fully admitted to the program may register by one of the following methods:
- Graduate students may register online via the Walsh University Cavalier Center (www.walsh.edu.) To register online, the student must obtain an alternate PIN from their assigned academic advisor and resolve any holds that may prevent registration.
- Obtain a form from the website (www.walsh.edu ). Click on "Academics" then "Office of the Registrar" then "Forms" to find the Graduate Registration Form. Download a copy and fax (330) 490-7372, mail or present the completed form to the Registrar’s Office (located in Farrell Hall).
Academic Advising
Upon admission to the master’s program, the student is assigned to a graduate faculty member who will then work with the student to develop a plan that will allow the student to progress through the program as efficiently as possible. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors prior to registration each semester to confirm their program plan.
Catalog Contents
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Walsh University Graduate Catalog 2012-2013
Graduate Academic Calendar 2012 – 2013
The Purpose of Graduate Programs in the University
The Influence of the Catholic Mission and Brother’s Charism on Graduate Programs in the University
The Purpose of Graduate Learning, Teaching, and Research in the Catholic University
The Role of Students and Faculty in Graduate Programs
The Role of Professional and Support Staff in Graduate Programs
The DeVille School of Business
The DeVille School of Business Course Descriptions
MBA-P 501 Quantitative Literacy and Statistics 2 sem. hrs.
MBA-P 502 Concepts in Accounting and Finance 2 sem. hrs.
MBA-P 503 Concepts in Economics Principles 2 sem. hrs.
MBA 621 Sustainable Ethical Leadership 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 622 Organizational Behavior and Communication 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 623 Financial Accounting & Management 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 625 Information Systems 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 626 Applied Organizational Research & Analysis 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 681 Business Conditions 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 682 Managerial Accounting 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 683 Non-Profit Accounting 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 701 Systems & Organizational Design 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 702 Quality & Performance Management 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 719 Strategic Management (Capstone) 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 721 Legal & Policy Aspects of Healthcare 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 722 Healthcare Organizations & Systems 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 723 Healthcare Finance & Economics 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 739 Healthcare Strategy (Capstone) 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 741 Marketing Research 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 742 Integrated Marketing Communications 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 743 Social Media Marketing 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 744 Services Marketing 3 sem. hrs.
MBA 759 Marketing Strategy (Capstone) 3 sem. hrs.
The School of Nursing Course Descriptions
NURS 600 Theoretical Development of Nursing Science 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 601 Research Methods & Evidence Based Nursing Inquiry 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 602 Statistical and Epidemiological Methods for Health Sciences 2 sem. hrs.
NURS 603 Professional Role Development and Ethical Issues 2 sem. hrs.
NURS 604 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 2 sem. hrs.
NURS 606 Health Care Policy, Organization, and Financing 2 sem. hrs.
NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 612 Advanced Pharmacology 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 614 Advanced Health Assessment 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 615 Seminar in Advanced Clinical Specialty 2 sem. hrs.
NURS 616 Practicum in Advanced Clinical Specialty 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 618 Health Informatics 2 sem. hrs.
NURS 620 Clinical Leadership I 3 sem. hrs.
NUR 621 Clinical Leadership II 3 sem. hrs
NUR 625 Clinical Immersion Project 5 sem. hrs
NURS 630 Assessment, Measurement & Evaluation in Nursing Education 2 sem. hrs.
NURS 631 Curriculum Design in Nursing Education 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 632 Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education 2 sem. hrs.
NURS 635 Practicum in Nursing Education 4 sem. hrs.
NURS 701 Nursing Science in Advanced Practice Theories and Foundations 3 sem hrs.
NURS 702 Advanced Nursing Research 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 703 Biostatistics for Outcomes Evaluation 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 705 Applications of Epidemiology to Health Service 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 706 Health Care Policy, Organization, and Financing 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 708 Translating Evidence to Clinical Practice 2 sem. hrs.
NURS 710 Nsg Leadership Role and Ethics in Complex Health Care Systems 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 718 Health Informatics 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 720 Organizational Systems Analysis and Design 3-4 sem. hrs.
NURS 721 Mgmt. for Quality Improvement & Health Care Outcomes Evaluation 3 sem. hrs.
NURS 725 Advanced Leadership in Clinical Practice 3-4 sem. hrs.
M.A. Counseling and Human Development
Comprehensive Mission Statement of the CHD Program
Degree Requirements: M.A. in C.H.D. — Clinical Mental Health Counseling
BSC 560 Introduction to Counseling and the Counseling Profession 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 602 Research Methods and Program Evaluation 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 603 Assessment in Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 610 Principles, Techniques, and Theories of Counseling and Development 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 612 Lifespan Development 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 624 Career Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 626 Group Process 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 635 Addictions 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 662 Individual Study: Counseling & Human Development 1-3 sem. hrs.
CHD 730 Social & Cultural Diversity in Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 740 Ethics and Issues in Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 790 Practicum: Counseling Techniques 3 sem. hrs.
SCHOOL COUNSELING SPECIALTY COURSES
CHD 620 Foundation and Orgamizaion of School Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 637 Consultation, Collaboration and Leadership 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 680 Issues in School Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 795 Internship in School Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SPECIALTY COURSES
CHD 665 Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practice 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 772 Advanced Abnormal Behavior 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 775 Diagnosis of Mental and Emotional Disorders 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 777 Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 780 Personality Assessment 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 796 I & 796 II Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling I & II 3 sem. hrs. each
COUNSELING Intervention Courses (CHD 710, 749-770) (ELECTIVES)
CHD 710-1 Counseling Adolescents 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 710-2 Counseling Children 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 710-4 Spirituality in Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 710-6 Cross-Cultural Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 710-8 Conflict Resolution 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 710-9 Counseling Families 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 749 Crisis Intervention 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 751 Counseling for Grief and Loss 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 752 Trauma Assessment/Treatment 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 753 Relational Cultural Therapy 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 754 Psychopharmacology 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 755 Supervision & Consultation 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 756 Art Therapy 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 757 Couples Therapy 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 762 Eating Disorders 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 764 Motivational Counseling 3 sem. hrs.
L.E.A.D. Program (Licensure in Education for Adults with Degrees)
M.A. in Education Course Descriptions
EDF 601 Psychology of Learning 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 606 Accommodating Learners with Special Needs 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 607 Research Methods 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 620 Teaching and Learning 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 621 Legal and Ethical Issues in Education 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 622 Philosophy of Education 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 701 Capstone Experience 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 705 Pupil Services 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 706 Principalship 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 707 Personnel Management and Leadership 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 708 Internship (Principal License) 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 705, 706, 707 & 708 will be offered once Principal License is approved by Ohio Board of Regents
EDT 600 Creative Approaches to Individualizing Instruction 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 601 Information and Communications Technologies for Teaching and Learning 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 602 Implementing Content Area Curriculum 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 603 Mentoring and Supervision: 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 605 School-Community Relations 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 608 Historical Perspectives in Education 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 611 Multicultural Education: Curriculum and Instruction 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 614 Instructional Leadership 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 616 Survey of 21st Century Teaching and Learning Technologies 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 617 Advanced Instructional Technologies 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 618 Design, Development and Delivery of eLearning 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 619 Applying 21st Century Teaching and Learning Research to Education Practice 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 650 Developmental Language and Literacy 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 651 Methods of Teaching Developmental Reading 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 652 The Principles & Practices of Teaching Phonics 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 653 Reading Assessment and Intervention 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 654 Reading in the Content Areas 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 655 Clinical Practicum in Reading 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 662 Independent Study in Education 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 670 Positive Strategies in Discipline 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 700 Seminar: Current Trends in Education 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 6690 LifePower 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 6691 Developing Self-Reliance 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 6692 Adventures in Attitudes 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 6693 People Skills in Coaching Athletes 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 6694 Peak Communication 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 6695 Cooperative Learning 3 sem. hrs.
EDT 6696 Time and Life Mastery 3 sem. hrs.
M.A. in Theology Course Descriptions
THEO 629 Sacred Scripture 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 670 The Catholic Tradition
THEO 676 Lay Ecclesial Leadership 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 679 Christology 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 680 Catholic Moral Life 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 681 Ecclesiology 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 682 Old Testament Scriptures 3 sem hrs.
THEO 683 New Testament Scriptures 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 690 Spiritual Formation 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 691 Liturgy and the Sacraments 3 sem. hrs
THEO 600 Special Topics in Ecclesial Leadership 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 610 Special Topics in Moral Theology 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 620 Special Topics in Applied Practical Theology 2 -3 sem. hrs.
Pastoral Ministry Concentration
CHD 626 Group Process 3 sem. hrs.
BSC 560 Introduction to Counseling and the Counseling Profession 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 612 Lifespan Development 3 sem. hrs.
CHD 626 Group Process 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 684 CPE Ecclesial Leadership & Pastoral Care 3 sem. hrs.
Concentration in Religious Education
EDT 600 Creative Approaches to Individualizing Instruction 3 sem. hrs.
EDF 601 Psychology of Learning 3 sem. hrs.
THEO 631 Catechesis 3 sem. hrs.
NUR 632: Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education 3 sem. hrs.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
DPT in Physical Therapy Course Descriptions
PT 503/603 Human Anatomy 6 sem. hrs.
PT 504/604 Foundations of Neuroscience 4 sem. hrs.
PT 506/606 Foundations of Pharmacology 2 sem. hrs.
PT 511/611 Foundations of Clinical Science 4 sem. hrs.
PT 515-1A/615-1A Biomechanics I 2 sem. hrs.
PT 515-1B/615-1B Biomechanics II 2 sem. hrs.
PT 605 Motor Learning/Motor Control 3 sem. hrs.
PT 608 Foundations of Clinical Exercise 4 sem. hrs.
PT 612 Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Impairment I 3 sem. hrs.
PT 613 Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Impairment II 5 sem. hrs.
PT 614 Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Impairment III 5 sem. hrs.
PT 701 Professional Issues I 1 sem. hr.
PT 702 Professional Issues II 1 sem. hr.
PT 703 Professional Experience I 4 sem. hrs.
PT 704 Professional Experience II 4 sem. hrs.
PT 705 Professional Experience III 5 sem. hrs.
PT 706 Professional Experience IV 6 sem. hrs.
PT 710 Health Care Business Management I 2 sem. hrs.
PT 711 Health Care Business Management II 2 sem. hrs.
PT 712 Community Health in Physical Therapy 3 sem. hrs.
PT 713 Service Project 1 sem. hr.
PT 720 Research Methodology I 3 sem. hrs.
PT 721 Research Methodology II 2 sem. hrs.
PT 722 Research Methodology III 1 sem. hr.
PT 723 Research Methodology IV 2 sem. hrs.
PT 730 Neuromuscular Impairment I 6 sem. hrs.
PT 731 Neuromuscular Impairment II 6 sem. hrs.
PT 732 Physical Therapy Management of Multi-System Impairment 4 sem. hrs.
PT 734 Physical Therapy Management of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Impairments I 4 sem. hrs.
PT 735 Physical Therapy Management of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Impairments II 5 sem. hrs.
PT 736 Capstone Seminar: Clinical Decision Making 2 sem. hrs.
PT 740 Special Topics 1 sem. hrs.
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